Sonnets, Original And Translated (1823)

Sonnets, Original and Translated is a collection of poems written by Charles Johnston and published in 1823. The book contains a total of 50 sonnets, including 25 original works and 25 translations of sonnets written by famous poets such as Petrarch, Dante, and Shakespeare. The poems cover a range of themes including love, nature, and spirituality. Johnston's original sonnets are written in a traditional style, with 14 lines and a strict rhyme scheme, while his translations stay true to the original form and meaning of the source material. The book is a testament to Johnston's skill as a poet and translator, and offers readers a glimpse into the world of sonnet writing during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.